Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to support their Primary Care service. The role involves managing patient care, making clinical assessments, and providing tailored treatments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a chance to live in the scenic Shetland Islands.

Benefits

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Initiate investigations, make referrals, and prescribe treatments.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Examination Skills

Independent Prescribing

Education

Master’s degree/PgDip in Advanced Practice

Job description

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Job Details

• Ref: 183267
• Type: Substantive, Full time – 37 hours per week
• Salary Range: Band 7 - £48,788 - £56,747 per annum (pro rata)
• Allowances: Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata), Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000
• Development: Potential for development post: Paid @ Annex 21 until academic qualification complete

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to support our Primary Care/Urgent Unscheduled Care service across Shetland. The ANP will work flexibly within an established team, providing front-line care for general practice patients in various health centres.

The ANP will manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, utilizing patient history, clinical assessment, physical examination, and expert judgment to identify potential diagnoses. Responsibilities include initiating investigations, making referrals, prescribing, and evaluating treatments tailored to patient needs.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register
• Master’s degree/PgDip in Advanced Practice with Advanced Clinical Examination Skills and Extended Independent Prescribing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

A development post may be considered for the right candidate, with pay during training as per Annex 21 guidance from Agenda for Change T&Cs.

Benefits & Lifestyle

Shetland offers a low pollution, low crime environment with excellent schools, leisure facilities, wildlife, and scenery. It is accessible via short flights from the UK mainland. For more information, visit www.shetland.org and https://www.shetland.org/life.

Contact & Application

For informal discussions, contact Nova James, Advanced Practice Lead/Urgent Unscheduled Care Lead, at 07880788615 or 01595 743096.

Closing date: 8th June 2025

Interview date: 20th June 2025

If you encounter technical issues with your application, email [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number and "NHS Shetland" in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.

Candidates must join or update the PVG Scheme before employment. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.